Kyla Matton Osborne

@Ruby3881 (1963)

Canada

Joined myLot 8 years ago

Hi there! I've just arrived at MyLot. You may know me from writing sites like PP, Bubblews, or AC/Yahoo.

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Kyla Matton Osborne's Discussions

Greek Yogurt: Hype or Genuine Good Food?

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 4 Jun 17

Are you a fan of yogurt? If so, you've no doubt noticed how many different yogurts are on the supermarket shelves these days. Probiotic yogurt, stirred yogurt, low-fat yogurt, Icelandic skyr - even kefir has become available...

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Is MyLot a Friendly Place?

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 31 May 17

My daughter noticed that I had returned to MyLot this week, so she asked me if I thought it was worth her while to come try out the site as well. One of her main concerns was this: will I meet people there who are inclusive and...

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Making Every Vote Count: Is Proportional Representation the Wave of the Future?

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 31 May 17

In roughly 90 minutes, the Parliament of Canada will vote to accept or reject the recommendations of a committee report on electoral reform. One of the major issues is whether it would be wise to replace the First Past the Post...

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Puppy on a Platter?

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 31 May 17

An episode of All in the Family once dealt with how Americans in the 70s felt about eating horsemeat, something that was considered quite normal in countries like France. Today, most of us are not particularly surprised by...

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5 people

I Love Flowering Plants, But....

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 30 May 17

This time of year, all sorts of lovely plants and trees are in bloom where I live. I love the sweet scent of lilac that wafts in through the windows and I adore walking down a street lined with the delicate white blossoms of apple...

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9 people

Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 29 May 17

On the weekend, my husband and oldest daughter went to take their firearms safety training. The gentleman who gives the classes here is retiring soon, so they did the full two days of training that will allow them to apply for...

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6 people

It's a Bee! It's a Butterfly! No, It's a.....?

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 28 May 17

Have you ever seen a creature like the one pictured above? One of my friends posted a photo on Facebook of a similar insect today, and I think I've seen these insects around our house too. It is not a bee or a wasp. And despite...

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Photos with a Politician: Another Reason I'm Proud to Be a Canadian

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 28 May 17

Would you stand for a photo with a politician? It's an interesting question, especially if that politician is someone you don't particularly like. I just read a story about how a group of 100 New Jersey 8th graders refused to...

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She Says the Watermelon was at Fault

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 28 May 17

My daughter went out to the prom after party with some friends last night. To my knowledge, none of the kids in the group was actually graduating or had attended the prom itself. They were just wanting to go to the party, which...

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16 people

Have You Ever Gone to a Pow Wow?

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 26 May 16

Pow Wow is a traditional gathering held among Indigenous peoples of North America. It's both a celebration and a sacred occasion. It's also a time for people to show off their fine regalia, much of which has been stitched and...

pow wow

first nations

indigenous people

native american regalia

sacred ceremony

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Wrong Number... at 4 am!

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 30 Apr 16

One of the other discussions here tonight reminded me of something that once happened to our household. When my kids were quite small, one night there was a phone call at 4 am. When we picked up, there were all those nasty high...

fax machine

late night call

wrong number

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20 people

My Daughter Interviewed the Prime Minister!

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 29 Apr 16

I have been very busy this last while with blogs on a couple of sites, and have also been focusing on IRL things too. One thing that happened this week, which was very exciting for our family, is that my youngest daughter's class...

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11 people

A Question About Curd....

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 21 Apr 16

I have a quick question for anyone familiar with Indian cuisine. I understand that in India, yogurt is commonly known as "curd," and I'm wondering if this yogurt is generally thick or thin? I can see where the name might just...

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4 people

Can Censorship Ever Be Justified in a Community?

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 20 Apr 16

Look at the words in the image above. They’re pretty negative, aren’t they? I’m sure most of us would agree that it’s not appropriate to apply these words to another human bring – words like “worthless,” “defective,” or...

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5 people

Wishing I'd Bought Stronger Pain Medication

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 19 Apr 16

I have chronic pain in my legs, back, and hands. Most days I can cope fairly well. But if I push myself too much physically, or if I'm already feeling sick, the pain flares up. It also tends to get worse when there are changes in...

chronic pain

medication

analgesic drugs

over the counter medication

otc

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22 people

Have You Heard of the Buddy Bench?

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 17 Apr 16

I just read a really cool story about how some schools are addressing bullying and helping all kids to feel included. The school installs a special seat called the "Buddy Bench" and invites students to sit there if they are...

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12 people

Odd Things You Find....

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 16 Apr 16

... when you're looking for something else! I came upon this photo of a fungus called scarlet elf cup (Sarcoscypha coccinea) when I was looking for nasturtium photos for an article I want to write. I was attracted to it...

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12 people

Spanking a Child for Being Truant in Kindergarten? Really???

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 15 Apr 16

I don't know how many of you have seen the video of the 5-year-old child who was paddled by his school principal, or if there are those among you who agree with corporal punishment in school. But I do wonder how many know how it...

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Ending the War on Drugs

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 14 Apr 16

Canada's current prime minister campaigned in part on a promise to legalize recreational marijuana use across the country. Why? 1) Because prohibition doesn't work. 2) Because decriminalization - something the last Liberal...

marijuana

recreational drug use

war on drugs

united nations

prohibition

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10 people

Was It Really Them?

Kyla Matton Osborne @Ruby3881 (1963) • Canada 13 Apr 16

Was the tax man really calling me? With our girls being seniors in cadets, we do occasionally receive some odd phone calls from government employees and military officers. One year we had an unexpected call that came up...

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14 people